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Tuesday, August 7, 2012
Video: Serena Interview with CNN's Piers Morgan
Video: Serena Interview with CNN's Piers Morgan
Tennis start Serena Williams tells CNN's Piers Morgan gold is her favorite color, especially after winning gold....
Photos: Rain boots? You can not be serious
Photos: Rain boots? You can not be serious
I was kind of shocked when I saw the following pictures... Rain boots?? really?? at an Olympic ceremony??? to receive medals??? I think I never saw that before but I guess it´s cool to be different that everyone else right??
Andrea Hlavackova and Lucie Hradecka sported some flashy footwear during Sunday afternoon's medal ceremony where they got their Silver doubles medal after losing to Serena and Venus in straight sets...
What do you think about wearing rain boot during an Olympic Ceremony???
I was kind of shocked when I saw the following pictures... Rain boots?? really?? at an Olympic ceremony??? to receive medals??? I think I never saw that before but I guess it´s cool to be different that everyone else right??
Andrea Hlavackova and Lucie Hradecka sported some flashy footwear during Sunday afternoon's medal ceremony where they got their Silver doubles medal after losing to Serena and Venus in straight sets...
What do you think about wearing rain boot during an Olympic Ceremony???
Photos: Kirilenko’s boyfriend, Alex Ovechkin, supporting her during Olympics
I was looking for a picture of the doubles medalists of the 2012 London Olympic Game for our Facebook Page and I came across some pictures of Maria Kirilenko´s Hockey player boyfriend, Alex Ovechkin, that was there supporting Maria all the way.
Alexander was very very happy when Maria and Nadia Petrova beat Lisa Raymond and Liezel Huber to win the women's doubles bronze medal.
He posted on his Twitter many pictures with Maria and with other athelets like Serena Williams and Novak Djokovic.
Ovechkin, who was sitting in the VIP lounge of the main Wimbledon court, went wild when Kirilenko/Petrova won, screaming, waving, and even taking photos from his seat, reported russianmachineneverbreaks.com.
Monday, August 6, 2012
Serena and Venus win gold in London Olympic doubles
Serena and Venus win gold in London Olympic doubles
Serena and Venus Williams won the London Olympic Games double medal after beating Andrea Hlavackova and Lucie Hradecka 6-4, 6-4.
Serena also won the singles gold by crushing Maria Sharapova.
"Crazy," Serena said. "I'm always copying her. I forgot that she did it in Sydney and I do it here. We're the same doubles team, we just split this to singles, so it's cool."
Venus closed the match with a backhand volley winner after the Czechs saved a pair of match points.
"We all talk about this, 'We have so many medals,' but to be able to add to that, it's like an unbelievable feeling," Venus said. "You know that in that count, there you are. It feels amazing."
"I feel great to be a part of this U.S. team this year," Venus said.
"This is all I wanted," said Venus, who had all of about two months to raise her ranking and qualify for the Olympics. "Boy, was that a battle. That was one of the hardest things I've ever done. I really feel proud of what happened here at the Olympics."
"We've been winning this title since 2000, but it's easier said than done," Venus added. "We come in as the favorites, but it's not a given. We fought hard and our opponents played very well - they're very talented. But we're glad we were able to keep the gold medal here for us. It's an amazing feeling.
"For me it was also amazing to watch Serena complete the Golden Slam."
"Venus has been going through so much and she's so strong and so she's so amazing," Serena said. "And to win this was my goal."
Even they have won almost everything, the sisters insist they're not done yet.
"I'll definitely be in Rio if I'm healthy and I'm playing - I hope to still be playing at 100% by then," Serena said. "I have some titles to defend, too."
"We still have great tennis in our racquets," Venus said. "I had a great event here in singles and doubles. I feel like I hit a high here. Every day, everything is getting better for me. I just want to keep getting better and improving.
"I think nowadays tennis players are seeing you can play great tennis into your 30s. I think a lot of people were brainwashed early on that you had to quit by now, but that's not really the way it is. By the time you get to this age, you really understand the game and the nuances, and you're just getting better."
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Mirnyi and Azarenka win mixed gold at London Olympics
Mirnyi and Azarenka win mixed gold at London Olympics
Victoria Azarenka and Max Mirnyi beat Andy Murray and Laura Robson 2-6 6-3 10-8 to win the Olympic mixed doubles gold medal.
The British pair bounded into an early lead, taking the first set comfortably.
The Belarusians hit back to take the second, however, to set up a tense championship tiebreak.
Mirnyi and Azarenka moved 9-6 ahead and although the British pair saved two match points Azarenka's sharp volley claimed Belarus's first gold medal in Olympics tennis.
Azarenka was asked about trying to play through the home crowd's loud support for their opponents. "It wasn't easy, for sure, but it was expected - I mean, if we came on court in London and everybody was cheering for us, it would be kind of weird, right?" she said. "We just tried to focus and take our chances because they were playing absolutely amazing. We just tried to stay in it and fight as much as we could. Once we had our chance, we were really focused on that.
Olympic Games 2012 Finals Results
Olympic Games 2012 Finals Results
OLYMPIC TENNIS EVENT
London, England
July 28-August 5, 2012
Grass/Outdoors
Doubles - Gold Medal Match
Williams/Williams (USA) d. (4) Hlavackova/Hradecka (CZE) 64 64
Doubles - Bronze Medal Match
(3) Kirilenko/Petrova (RUS) d. (1) Huber/Raymond (USA) 46 64 61
Mixed Doubles - Gold Medal Match
(1) Azarenka/Mirnyi (BLR) d. Robson/Murray (GBR) 26 63 108
Mixed Doubles - Bronze Medal Match
(3) Raymond/M.Bryan (USA) d. Lisicki/Kas (GER) 63 46 104
Saturday, August 4, 2012
Vika Azarenka wins Olympic bronze
Vika Azarenka wins Olympic bronze
Victoria Azarenka won the Olympic bronze medal after defeating Maria Kirilenko 6-3, 6-4.
Azarenka started well against Kirilenko and broke serve five times. By the third game of the second set, Kirilenko was heaving her racket in frustration.
When Kirilenko pushed a backhand into the net on match point, a triumphant Azarenka sank to her knees.
A supporter tossed her a Belarusian flag, which she happily draped over her shoulders as she walked off the court to cheers.
"I felt so nervous today because it's not very usual for a tennis player to lose and come back the next day and play," Azarenka said. "It feels like everything came off my shoulders today. It was so incredibly hard but I'm so glad I did it."
Serena Williams wins Gold Medal at London Olympics
Serena Williams wins Gold Medal at London Olympics
Serena Williams demolished Maria Sharapova 6-0, 6-1 to win the Olympic singles gold medal.
Serena is also the first woman to complete a Golden Slam in both singles and doubles. And the 14-time Grand Slam champion isn't finished yet.
"Oh my gosh, I got the gold. Wow, I'm so pumped," Serena said. "It's too much. I just never expected gold in singles.
"I didn't think it could be better than winning Wimbledon but you can see how happy I am. I've never played better.
"I was so happy with my doubles golds but now I have singles, doubles, actually everything there is to win in tennis. Where do I go from here?"
Venus and Serena into Olympic doubles final
Venus and Serena into Olympic doubles final
Venus and Serena Williams beat Maria Kirilenko and Nadia Petrova 7-5, 6-4 in the semifinals of the 2012 Olympic Games.
Venus seeks a record fourth tennis gold medal, while Serena is trying to win her second gold this weekend.
The Williamses never faced a break point but needed six match points, all in the final game, to close out their latest win. They embraced at the net and Venus hollered, "Wooo!"
The sisters have yet to lose a set through four rounds.
Their opponents Sunday will be Andrea Hlavackova and Lucie Hradecka of the Czech Republic.
Friday, August 3, 2012
Olympic Games Final Order of Play | Saturday, August 4, 2012
Olympic Games Final Order of Play | Saturday, August 4, 2012
OLYMPIC TENNIS EVENT
London, England
July 28-August 5, 2012
Grass/Outdoors
Saturday, August 4, 2012
Centre Court (from 12.00hrs)
1. Robson/Murray vs. Stosur/Hewitt
2. Bryan/Bryan vs. Llodra/Tsonga
3. Gold Medal Match: Serena Williams vs. Maria Sharapova
Court 1 (from 12.00hrs)
1. Bronze Medal Match: Victoria Azarenka vs. Maria Kirilenko
2. Benneteau/Gasquet vs. Ferrer/López
3. [Robson/Murray or Stosur/Hewitt] vs. Lisicki/Kas
Court TBA (from 16.30hrs)
1. Azarenka/Mirnyi vs. Mirza/Paes (tbc)
2. Kirilenko/Petrova vs. Williams/Williams
3. [Azarenka/Mirnyi or Mirza/Paes] vs. Raymond/M.Bryan
Olympic Games Day 7 Results | Friday, August 3, 2012
Olympic Games Day 7 Results | Friday, August 3, 2012
OLYMPIC TENNIS EVENT
London, England
July 28-August 5, 2012
Grass/Outdoors
Friday, August 3, 2012
Singles - Semifinals
(4) Serena Williams (USA) d. (1) Victoria Azarenka (BLR) 61 62
(3) Maria Sharapova (RUS) d. (14) Maria Kirilenko (RUS) 62 63
Doubles - Semifinals
(4) Hlavackova/Hradecka (CZE) d. (1) Huber/Raymond (USA) 61 76(2)
Mixed Doubles - Quarterfinals
(1) Raymond/M.Bryan (USA) d. Dulko/del Potro (ARG) 62 75
Lisicki/Kas (GER) d. Vinci/Bracciali (ITA) 46 76(2) 107
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Maria Sharapova faces Maria Kirilenko at the semis of the 2012 London Olympic Games.... Watch it live and online with video streaming....Don´t miss this amazing match!!!
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Order of Play
Sharapova vs Kirilenko (Court 1)
Friday (03 August) 09:30 (GMT -3)
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Watch Azarenka vs Williams at Olympic Games Online Free Video Streaming
Watch Azarenka vs Williams at Olympic Games Online Free Video Streaming
Serena Williams will have a tough match today when she faces Vika Azarenka in the semis of the 2012 London Olympic Games.... Watch it live and online with video streaming....Don´t miss this amazing match!!!
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Order of Play
Azarenka vs S. Williams (Centre Court)
Friday (03 August) 09:30 (GMT -3)
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Thursday, August 2, 2012
Olympic Games Day 7 Order of Play | Friday, August 3, 2012
Olympic Games Day 7 Order of Play | Friday, August 3, 2012
OLYMPIC TENNIS EVENT
London, England
July 28-August 5, 2012
Grass/Outdoors
Friday, August 3, 2012
Centre Court (from 12.00hrs)
1. Federer vs. del Potro
2. Victoria Azarenka vs. Serena Williams
3. Murray vs. Djokovic
4. Kirilenko/Petrova vs. Williams/Williams
Court 1 (from 12.00hrs)
1. Huber/Raymond vs. Hlavackova/Hradecka
2. Maria Sharapova vs. Maria Kirilenko
3. Ferrer/López vs. Llodra/Tsonga
4. Robson/Murray vs. Stosur/Hewitt
Court 2 (from 12.30hrs)
1. Bryan/Bryan vs. Benneteau/Gasquet
2. Vinci/Bracciali vs. Lisicki/Kas
3. Raymond/M.Bryan vs. Dulko/del Potro
4. Azarenka/Mirnyi vs. Mirza/Paes
Olympic Games Day 6 Results | Thursday, August 2, 2012
Olympic Games Day 6 Results | Thursday, August 2, 2012
OLYMPIC TENNIS EVENT
London, England
July 28-August 5, 2012
Grass/Outdoors
Thursday, August 2, 2012
Singles - Quarterfinals
(1) Victoria Azarenka (BLR) d. (7) Angelique Kerber (GER) 64 75
(3) Maria Sharapova (RUS) d. Kim Clijsters (BEL) 62 75
(4) Serena Williams (USA) d. (8) Caroline Wozniacki (DEN) 60 63
(14) Maria Kirilenko (RUS) d. (6) Petra Kvitova (CZE) 76(3) 63
Doubles - Quarterfinals
Williams/Williams (USA) d. (2) Errani/Vinci (ITA) 61 61
(3) Kirilenko/Petrova (RUS) d. Peng/Zheng (CHN) 75 67(4) 64
(4) Hlavackova/Hradecka (CZE) d. Chuang/Hsieh (TPE) 63 64
Mixed Doubles - First Round
Lisicki/Kas (GER) d. (2) Huber/B.Bryan (USA) 76(5) 67(5) 105
Mirza/Paes (IND) d. Ivanovic/Zimonjic (SRB) 62 64
Robson/Murray (GBR) d. Hradecka/Stepanek (CZE) 75 67(7) 107
Serena vs Azarenka in Olympics Semifinals
Serena vs Azarenka in Olympics Semifinals
Victoria Azarenka overcome Angelique Kerber 6-4 7-5 to reach the semifinals at the 2012 Olumpic Games where she will face Serena Williams.
Williams crushed Caroline Wozniacki 6-0 6-3 to advance.
Azarenka broke early to take a 4-1 lead, before Kerber fought back to level at 4-4.
Vika was able to take another break and the set when Kerber ploughed the ball into the net.
They traded two breaks each in the second set before Azarenka broke again to lead 5-3.
The German saved three match points and managed to claw it back to 5-5.
But serving to stay in contention, she sent a shot long to give Azarenka the victory.
Sharapova reaches Olympic quarterfinals
Maria Sharapova beat Sabine Lisicki 6-7, 6-4, 6-3 in the third round of the Olympic Games in London.
Sharapova produced a gutsy fightback to eliminate Lisicki and booked a quarter-final meeting with Kim Clijsters.
A tense first set went to a tie-break. Sharapova was not able to convert a set point as Lisicki produced some tremendous defence before going on the attack to snatch the lead.
The German broke Masha in the second set but the Russian broke back in typically tenacious fashion to level at 4-4.
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Watch Clijsters vs Sharapova at Olympic Games Online Free Video Streaming
What a great match we will have today... Maria Sharapova takes on Kim Clijsters in teh quarterfinals at the 2012 London Olympic Games.... Watch it live and online with video streaming....Don´t miss this amazing match!!!
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Order of Play
Clijsters vs Sharapova (Olympic Games)
Thursday (02 August) 12:30 (GMT -3)
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What a great match we will have today... Maria Sharapova takes on Kim Clijsters in teh quarterfinals at the 2012 London Olympic Games.... Watch it live and online with video streaming....Don´t miss this amazing match!!!
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Order of Play
Clijsters vs Sharapova (Olympic Games)
Thursday (02 August) 12:30 (GMT -3)
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Watch Williams vs Wozniacki at Olympic Games Online Free Video Streaming
Watch Williams vs Wozniacki at Olympic Games Online Free Video Streaming
Serena Williams will play against Caro Wozniacki today for a place in the semifinals at the 2012 London Olympic Games.... Watch it live and online with video streaming....Don´t miss this amazing match!!!
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Order of Play
S. Williams vs Wozniacki (Olympic Games)
Thursday (02 August) 09:30 (GMT -3)
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Serena Williams will play against Caro Wozniacki today for a place in the semifinals at the 2012 London Olympic Games.... Watch it live and online with video streaming....Don´t miss this amazing match!!!
You can also watch tennis LIVE at TennisTV.com for better quality video streaming, highlights and more...
Order of Play
S. Williams vs Wozniacki (Olympic Games)
Thursday (02 August) 09:30 (GMT -3)
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Wednesday, August 1, 2012
Olympic Games Day 6 Order of Play | Thursday, August 2, 2012
Olympic Games Day 6 Order of Play | Thursday, August 2, 2012
OLYMPIC TENNIS EVENT
London, England
July 28-August 5, 2012
Grass/Outdoors
Thursday, August 2, 2012
Centre Court (from 12.00hrs)
1. Victoria Azarenka vs. Angelique Kerber
2. Tsonga vs. Djokovic
3. Federer vs. Isner
4. Kim Clijsters vs. Maria Sharapova
Court 1 (from 12.00hrs)
1. Almagro vs. Murray
2. Serena Williams vs. Caroline Wozniacki
3. Nishikori vs. del Potro
4. Robson/Murray vs. Hradecka/Stepanek
Court 2 (from 11.30hrs)
1. Bryan/Bryan vs. Erlich/Ram
2. Petra Kvitova vs. Maria Kirilenko
3. Lisicki/Kas vs. Huber/B.Bryan
4. Williams/Williams vs. Errani/Vinci
Court 14 (from 14.00hrs)
1. Cilic/Dodig vs. Ferrer/López
2. Peng/Zheng vs. Kirilenko/Petrova (tbc)
3. Mirza/Paes vs. Ivanovic/Zimonjic
Court 18 (from 11.30hrs)
1. Hlavackova/Hradecka vs. Chuang/Hsieh
2. Tipsarevic/Zimonjic vs. Bennetau/Gasquet
3. Melo/Soares vs. Llodra/Tsonga
